Why Should You Act Within 10 Days of a DUI?

April 02, 2018
By
McGoughLaw P.C., L.L.O.

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In Nebraska, DUI-related charges can result in you facing some very serious
consequences. McGough Law, P.C., L.L.O., is here to help you understand
the laws of the state, and what you can do to fight against your charges.

You may have heard before that it's important to act within 10 days
of being charged with a DUI-related crime. Why is that? Basically, your
license will automatically be suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) if you don't actively request an administrative hearing. Not
only is this up to you, but you must do it within 10 days of being arrested
for it to be considered valid.

If you don't request an administrative hearing, the DMV will go through
with the process to either suspend or revoke your license. This administrative
process will have begun the moment that you were arrested. The state will
simultaneously launch a criminal DUI case against you that you will need
to be prepared to face.

Once you have requested your administrative hearing, this is where having
the aid of an attorney is invaluable. In order to represent your case
well and ensure that your license isn't revoked or suspended, you
need someone who knows the ins and outs of the law and knows how to protect you.

When you're staring down a
DUI-related charge of any sort, the best thing that you can do for yourself is to act quickly
and know what you're up against. Check out our web page on dealing
with driver's license suspension and other DUI-related issues if you
would like to learn more.

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